134: The incidents of Accents
There are many and varied accents in the UK. Some are local dialects and languages and others are English spoken by English speakers who originate from all over the globe but now live here. Boo your best accent whether it be a recording of someone or your own attempt to mimic your favourite accents and tag it with #IncidentsOfAccents Enjoy my efforts!
11m Oct 30, 2012
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133: Questions around imitating accents and dialects.
This Boo was inspired by an email I got from an acquaintance which indicated that she was not happy with a voicemail introduction I made for my wife where I imitated a "heavy Jamaican accent", (her words quoted. Was I wrong? was it OK? Does it depend on context? Does it depend on how accurate the imitation is? I love accents, dialects, different cultures and people, that is me in short. What th...
7m Oct 28, 2012
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132: Check the weather
In this audio boo I briefly describe a weather app which specifically mentions the effort the developer has made to make it accessible with VoiceOver. It's a lovely app and well worth the small cost.
5m Oct 28, 2012
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131: Braille is not dead etc... Thanks and an update!
Hope you enjoy this update and thanks for comments type thing here! I also discuss some other points made around the affordability of Braille production; what the future may look like and get slightly interupted by drunks on the bus which is my location for this recording. Enjoy!
8m Oct 26, 2012
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130: Braille is not dead, Died, Arcane, etc... You get me?
Today I talk a lot about Braille and the value of it. Totaaly inspired by my love of this unique language; the honour and privilege I have of producing it for people as part of my job and the very eloquent comment already made, particularly by some #Young #People who are themselves #Vision #Impaired. #RNIB #Action #UKAAF etc take note. Boo pic is of some Braille for anyone who is wondering what...
18m Oct 26, 2012
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129: Bristol men's conference more worship
10m Oct 20, 2012
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128: Lots of blokes worshiping at Bristol men's conference
#courageousmen
7m Oct 20, 2012
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127: Should I apply for a guide dog?
Serious question as I am genuinely seeking!
6m Oct 19, 2012
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126: Happy Unofficial International BooDay!
A great idea that there should be such a thing. I also talk about White Sticks and Samara swords and the mistaking of the two.
5m Oct 18, 2012
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125: The Drama of a Can of Coke!
Listne in as I explore my long held belief that a #Can of #Coke is really rather a dramatic drinking experience. I ask such searching questions as: Does it make girls burp as much as boys and why is #Coke so very fizzy? Warning: This audio contains loud Gastrointestinal activity. As ever, Enjoy!
6m Oct 15, 2012
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124: A Musical Reunion!
Take some bongos; a chicken shaker; a ukulele and three lads who have known each other forever who are willing to play said instruments and sing at the tops of their voices for the love of music and a bit of a laugh and this is what you get... Enjoy!
9m Oct 13, 2012
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123: Transient ambient Rooms with a Boo!
In response to a great suggestion from @freakyfwoof which was to record each of your rooms ambient sound. I did and then commented. Warning: Some listeners may find the over abundance of clocks offensive!
5m Oct 13, 2012
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122: I hate Audio/visual capturesA
I hate audio/visual captures. Especially when you are a customer of the site you are on and all you want to do is leave a comment on a friends blog. Your thoughts!
5m Oct 11, 2012
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121: Left hand right hand, right hand left hand! Which one for what?
Had some fun thinking about which hand I use for what as a result of a Boo Question posed earlier in the day by @FreakyFwoof. Enjoy my inspired ruminations
7m Oct 10, 2012
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120: Why I like the Boo!
Here you find me doing wht others before me have been doing in recent days, talking about AudioBoo. You also get a little insight into where I work and the conversations therein. Enjoy!
11m Oct 09, 2012
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119: Nokia say they have ambitions to make their phones accessible to everyone... Really?
I rant quite politely about the recent article published by #Nokia in which they wax lyrical about #accessible #phones for #everyone. I question their track record and challenge them to an accessibility face off between their #screenreader and that of the #iphone.
7m Oct 08, 2012
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118: Most Vision Impaired Young People are not connected to the internet! Really?
An article in the Guardian from the Royal London Society for the Blind (part of the RNIB Group) claim this is true. I and many other young VI people have found this astounding. Hear my thoughts and continue to comment if you wish. :)
6m Oct 04, 2012
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117: Coloured Canes! Should we or shouldn't we?
RNIB have announced that they will now offer the traditional white cane in different colours. @qac_Official, (whre I work) have been doing this for years. Listen to my waxing lyrical on the subject and let me know what you think. Please bare with the strange sound at beginning of the audio, think it was the bus engine doing strangeness to my mic. Enjoy!
6m Oct 03, 2012
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116: 2012_09_27 Interview With Karen Easthope on Sight Village Roadshow in York
7m Sep 28, 2012
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115: Majesty
29s Sep 26, 2012
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114: Have some church! Welcome Into This Place & Ever More
Hope you enjoy these two Anthem songs for a bit of praise and worship from Christian Life Centre, Selly Oak, Birmingham in the UK.
10m Sep 23, 2012
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113: BossJock 1.3 with Voiceover access is here
4m Sep 21, 2012
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112: Serendipitous Visit to Evesham
We visit Evesham where there just happens to be a pie and ale festival as well as a regatta on the river Avon which winds its way through this quaint town. Audio includes sounds of the abbey bells playing a familiar tune; river sounds and regatta commentary and pie and ale festival ambients including a chat with a pie maker.
12m Sep 15, 2012
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111: I have 2 Tascam im2 stereo microphones and only need one.
Side by side comparison of two Tascam IM2 stereo microphones for the IPhone. 1 needs a good home, listen for details.
3m Sep 11, 2012
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110: 2012_09_09 Swaziland Choir - Recorded Live at Christian Life Centre Selly Oak Birmingham (Part 2)
Listen in to part 2 of a performance from the Khulula Swaziland Children's Choir, recorded live at Christian Life Centre, Selly Oak, South Birmingham in the UK on 9 September 2012. The children living on Hawane Farm bring together their beautiful voices and traditional Swazi dances to travel abroad, sharing their heart for their homeland and God's goodness in their lives. They are currently on ...
26m Sep 10, 2012
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109: 2012_09_09 Swaziland Choir - Recorded Live at Christian Life Centre Selly Oak Birmingham (Part 1)
Listen in to part 1 of a performance from the Khulula Swaziland Children's Choir, recorded live at Christian Life Centre, Selly Oak, South Birmingham in the UK on 9 September 2012. The children living on Hawane Farm bring together their beautiful voices and traditional Swazi dances to travel abroad, sharing their heart for their homeland and God's goodness in their lives. They are currently on ...
28m Sep 10, 2012
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108: Majesty! Part of prayer week at CLC Selly Oak Birmingham
Little bit more praise and worship from our Week of prayer, Tuesday Evening!
3m Sep 04, 2012
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107: Praise and Worship on a Tuesday evening? Whatever next?
We are having a week of prayer including an evening of praise and worship every day this week. Recorded from my position on the sound desk. Enjoy!
10m Sep 04, 2012
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106: There is a kitten attached to my IPhone!
This is a test recording using my Tascam IM2, this time with its custom windsock on. Its furry like a small rodent or a kitten but, seems to do the required job.
3m Sep 03, 2012
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105: Rain on me and How Great Thou Art at church!
Hope you enjoy this. Recorded from the sound desk at my church. You will hear the odd prompt from me as I'm working with the newbies on all things sound.
12m Sep 02, 2012
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104: London Paralympics - A big Thank You!
5m Sep 01, 2012
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103: Final round up of all our London adventures!
Final thoughts of a most memorable Paralympics 2012 and London experience. Recorded while sitting in Green Park. Thanks so much to all who said they enjoyed the Boos! :) x
5m Aug 31, 2012
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102: Open top bus tour; Westminster Bridge and High Tea somewhere famous!
This time you join us on part of our open top London bus tour. Then on to Westminster Bridge and the resident bag piper before being transported to the fourth floor of Fortnum & Mason whre you find us Taking high tea! Oh and the Fortnum & Mason chocolate counter is also highly recommended.
30m Aug 31, 2012
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101: A trip down memory lane at Bluthner Pianos
Listen in as Ben plays a £46,000 price tag Bluthner Piano and I talk to the sales director about memories of people I worked with at this very prestigious company.
26m Aug 31, 2012
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100: Paralympics Part 8 Round up of a most amazing day!
Reflecting on the Paralympic experience. Warning... Includes a dodgy Indian accent!
9m Aug 30, 2012
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99: Paralympics Part 7 The sound of the underground as we are Kensington bound.
5m Aug 30, 2012
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98: Melting plastic at the Olympic Megastore!
You can melt your plastic at the Olympic Megastore... As long as its VISA! You'll even find out how much we spent.
4m Aug 30, 2012
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97: Paralympics Part 5 Goalball - Belgium v Canada and final round up
This is the final Boo from the Copper Box, more Boos to come though! :)
15m Aug 30, 2012
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96: Paralympics part 4 Iran beat world champions china plus general chat and atmosphere
14m Aug 30, 2012
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95: Paralympic part 3 Goalball - Iran v china at the copper box
28m Aug 30, 2012
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94: Paralympic part 2 Paralympic park and champaign bar
10m Aug 30, 2012
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93: Paralympics part 1 on the train
6m Aug 30, 2012
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92: 2012-08-29-21:12:01 Vipodcasting trying to contain His excitement about the latest beta version of the Boss Jock Podcasting app for the IPhone!
5m Aug 29, 2012
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91: Hope for Justice Walk part 7 - After the Walk
www.justgiving.com/hopowalk
7m Aug 27, 2012
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90: Hope for Justice Part 7 - I did it, I did it, I did it! :)
15 Miles in the bag and still very much alive to tell the story. Thanks for Tweets of support. www.justgiving.com/hopowalk
1m Aug 27, 2012
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89: Hope for Justice Part 6
www.justgiving.com/hopowalk
6m Aug 27, 2012
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88: Hope for justice part 5 time for food!
2m Aug 27, 2012
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87: Hope for justice part 4
7m Aug 27, 2012
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86: Hope for justice walk part 3
2m Aug 27, 2012
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85: Hope for justice part 2
3m Aug 27, 2012
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